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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,266.39 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,266.39 and 433.80 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,266.39 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,266.39 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,266.39 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 549,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,359.98/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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